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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,073.07 and 497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,073.07 and 497.97 is: 687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,073.07 = 497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,073.07 = 497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,073.07 × 497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 534,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,356.67/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.11

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